University of Washington-Seattle Campus (out-of-state)

Award Amount: tuition and fees, accommodation and living costs Description: The Yenching Academy of Peking University aims to build bridges between China and the rest of the world through an interdisciplinary master's program in China Studies. This initiative brings together young people who have demonstrated a talent for leadership and innovation. At Yenching, they are immersed in an intensive learning environment where they can explore China and its role in the world—past, present, and future. The Academy's goal is to shape new generations of global citizens with a nuanced understanding of China. Eligibility - Applicants should have: -Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in any field or currently enrolled in a degree program awarded no later than August 31 of the year in which they wish to enroll in Yenching Academy; -An outstanding academic record; -Strong interest in interdisciplinary study of China; -A record of extracurricular achievement, community engagement, social responsibility, and leadership potential; -English proficiency. -Yenching Academy does not have a strict age cut-off for applicants, but to date, no person over the age of 28 has been admitted to the program. The average age of students entering the program is 23.